Terry Starbucker

MAY 27, 2012

All it took was the merger of that yellow pad, and a felt-tip pen. On this day, thankfully, something happened that would change his life for the better. He would figure out what he really wanted. This unhappy man decided to start writing – not for anybody else, but for himself.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 31, 2017

“I will clean out my ears (and listen)”– Prepare your ears to be a better listener in the new year, with what I call a “ virtual Q-Tip ”. And once that is done, you should lead using the “full spectrum” of accountability against those expectations.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 13, 2011

There is no question that having a high level of accountability in the workplace is a good thing -the trick is getting your teammates to that point of clarity without tipping the scale over too far.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Clean Out Your Ears - This one’s real simple – prepare your ears to listen, with this virtual “Q-Tip” Sit down at your desk, close the door, and turn off your handheld and computer. Feel and “hear” what it’s like to not multitask, and just take in what’s happening around you.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 13, 2013

I asked Ekaterina if she could summarize and comment on the lessons she discovered in the course of her research and observations, and she presents three of the most important tips in this guest post. 1) Create a culture that supports the purpose and vision of your business.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 5, 2015

In fact, it served as a tipping point in the relationship that I had with the field. The program was an important success at a critical time (I ended up ordering another 200 shirts), and it was a reflection of my continued and growing embrace of a more human leadership style.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 23, 2018

I got to the point where the scale tipped more towards the believers than the skeptics, and that was big. We were able to turn these skeptics into believers, by taking these 12 steps to trust building : 1 ) Acknowledging that the turnaround wasn’t going to happen overnight. 2 ) Showing empathy about the past trust issues.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Clean Out Your Ears – This one’s real simple – prepare your ears to listen, with this virtual “Q-Tip&#. I like the virtual Q-tip analogy and think along with the cleaning of our minds of stuff, we need to be intentional. Love the idea of the virtual Q-Tip. There are some real gems here. Very helpful.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 27, 2017

While there is no question that having a high level of accountability in the workplace is a good thing, the trick is getting your teammates to that point of clarity without tipping the scale over into a perilous danger zone.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Thanks for the tips! Thanks for some really sound tips on how to make it work. Sharon McLaughlin March 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm Love the tips! Keep up the great work. Jennifer Fong March 1, 2010 at 9:38 am Great advice. We all need to regularly assess our productivity.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Tweet This Post Tagged as: credibility , Leadership , Undercover Boss { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Phil Gerbyshak February 27, 2010 at 10:11 am Great tips Terry, and I really like Terry’s rule. Popularity: 3% [ ? Repetition is so important when you’re trying to communicate things.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 28, 2015

Here are just a few tips on how you can leverage the first three phases of your heroic journey as a leader for exponential personal growth and success. If you’ve enjoyed these tips please visit leadpositive.com to download my free e-book on the Heroic Leadership Journey. Phase I: The Call. If not you, who?

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 9, 2010

Currently, I’m studying to try and be a teacher and I know I will need to use these tips in order to effectively teach students. Hulbert Lee May 14, 2010 at 1:23 am Hi Starbucker, I came across your blog from 6 Aliens. I love this advice of what teachers need to do. I am a big believer in examples.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

There is no question that having a high level of accountability in the workplace is a good thing -the trick is getting your teammates to that point of clarity without tipping the scale over too far. Beware of the Accountability Trap .

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 25, 2010

I’d add, for me, there’s always the quick glance at the stalls to make sure no one else is in here… Great tip. All the best, Terry Alan Fendrich July 27, 2010 at 9:27 am Oh yeah, the pause in front of the men’s room mirror. Although it doesn’t hurt to test your speech in front of an audience.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 17, 2010

When they do call to vent, listen attentively (hopefully you’ve gone through my “Virtual Q-Tip&# exercise ). Encourage your teammates to speak to you FIRST any time the pressure is too great, and their anger has built up. 9 times out of 10, the release will be all they need – and the valve will have done its job.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 6, 2010

You might need to reload on those “virtual Q-Tips&# I wrote about in January. Be honest with yourself and see if you can recall any times in the first six months where teammates had to repeat themselves in front of you, or clearly were disappointed or annoyed that you were distracted during a conversation.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Jeff Hurt December 18, 2009 at 10:24 am Terry: Great tips! Steve Woodruff December 15, 2009 at 5:52 pm I think you’ll probably find a dichotomy of opinions on this topic, my friend, but HONESTLY, I always hope that any excess bloviation on my part never encroaches on a half-full emphasis. I’d like to offer a sixth one.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

What are your tips for building a following? GuruGal | writer & editor September 26, 2010 at 11:25 am Do you coach employees/managers on leveraging social media, too? Has it changed your peers/subordinates leadership styles, too? Tim Martinez September 28, 2010 at 6:24 pm Great article, Terry! I especially love your third point.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Gini, thanks for the restaurant tip. You have chosen a very happening city from what I hear. Kathy Starbucker November 11, 2010 at 5:57 pm Thanks Gini, Conor, Lisa, Jay, Jeanne, Anne and Kathy for your comments and kind words! And next time you are in Portland, let me know – would love to chat. Conor, great saying.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Lee Campbell October 6, 2010 at 2:06 pm Terry, Great tips indeed. Fran October 6, 2010 at 6:43 pm Terry – I appreciate your tips. Thanks for posting these tips! Thanks for the tips. Food for thought … Antonio October 8, 2010 at 3:06 pm Six of these tips apply out of the office, too. Great tips.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 10, 2010

Leave a Comment { 1 trackback } eBusiness Tips: Creating Success | DazzlinDonna Previous post: A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A Great Year Next post: How A Leader Needs To Think Like A Plumber (No Wrench Required) Today is Wednesday, December 08th, 2010 "Dealing with the literal world in a favorable way."

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